Your University-Rosedale Candidates at a Glance
Position on Climate Action
- Against fossil fuel subsidies.
- Against pipelines.
- In favor of fossil fuel subsidies.
- Supports pipelines.
- In support of Coastal GasLink pipeline.
- Pro subsidies and pipelines.
- Downplay environmental concerns.
- Diversify immediately.
- Build self-sufficient, green economy.
- Fair trade over free trade.
- Principled diplomacy.
- Seeking diplomatic solutions.
- Retaliatory tariffs when necessary.
- Diversify trade.
- Reduce dependence on U.S.
- Prioritize workers & fair trade.
- Maintain close U.S. ties.
- Business-friendly approach.
- Less confrontational.
Protecting Canadian Consumers
- Propose breaking up monopolies, regulating prices, and supporting local alternatives for consumer empowerment.
- Took some action on prices, but seen as incremental and slow. Protects and subsidizes profitable companies.
- Calls for tougher regulations on corporate profits, but details and delivery remain unclear.
- Policies favour big corporations.
- Prefer deregulation to reduce prices; cautious on direct intervention.
Position on Social Justice
- In favor of Universal basic income.
- Takes reconciliation with Indigenous peoples seriously.
- Lead on disability justice with a fast-tracked, fully funded Canada Disability Benefit, simplified Disability Tax Credit, strong workplace inclusion enforcement.
- Not clear on Universal Basic Income.
- Only 15/94 Calls to Action implemented in 10 years of government.
- Disability Justice: passed the CDB but has no plans to fund it, expanded the DTC but left barriers, and have uneven workplace inclusion efforts.
- “Open” to Universal Basic Income.
- Words don't match their actions toward reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
- Disability Justice: pushes for faster CDB funding, simplified DTC, and stronger protections for disabled workers.
- Opposed to Universal Basic Income.
- Not prioritizing reconciliation or the Calls to Action.
- Disability Justice: supported the CDB bill but are cautious on funding, unclear on DTC reform, and prefer incentives over regulation for workplace inclusion.
Position on Democracy
- Urging for a proportional representation voting system where every vote counts.
- Broken electoral promise.
- In favor of Proportional representation. Should and could have done more.
- Opposed to Proportional Representation Spreads misinformation and threats democracy.
Israel-Palestine Conflict
- Firmly supports Palestinian self-determination, human rights, and immediate statehood recognition.
- Demands immediate ceasefire, accountability for violations for both sides, and significant humanitarian aid.
- Clearly opposes occupation, illegal settlements, and violations of international law.
- Hesitant to criticize Israeli actions openly or unequivocally.
- Slow to call for ceasefires or recognize Palestinian human rights explicitly.
- Supports Palestinian rights verbally but cautious in holding Israel accountable.
- Often hesitant to push strongly for immediate action.
- Never critical of Israel; consistently opposed to recognizing Palestinian statehood.
Ignacio's Priorities
The TRUMP threat
Green Party co-leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May have issued an urgent call to action, highlighting the serious threat posed by Donald Trump’s United States to Canada’s sovereignty, economy, and democratic values. The Trump administration’s authoritarianism, dismantling of democratic institutions, and embrace of far-right ideologies pose direct risks to Canadian security, jobs, and freedoms.
The Green Party proposes decisive measures—including forming an “economic NATO” with like-minded democracies, divesting from US-controlled defence and IT systems, protecting our borders, combating foreign disinformation, and preventing election interference. These steps will ensure Canada remains secure, independent, and economically resilient, with benefits flowing directly to workers and families—not large corporations.
The Green Party urges Canadians to unite in defence of our sovereignty, democracy, and way of life.
Who is Ignacio?
Ignacio is a business professional and entrepreneur originally from Uruguay. As a settler on Turtle Island, he is grateful to call Toronto his home. After moving to Canada in 2010, he obtained a Master of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Technology from the University of Waterloo. Committed to sustainability, Ignacio is dedicated to promoting environmentally responsible practices in entrepreneurship, encouraging ventures and small businesses that prioritize eco-conscious growth and social impact.
Ignacio has extensive experience in the innovation ecosystem, having served as Director of Client Services at the Waterloo Accelerator Centre, managed business advisory programs at Haltech Regional Innovation Centre, and co-founded a real estate tech startup designed to enhance tenant-landlord relationships and communication. Currently, Ignacio is the Assistant Director at ICUBE and Chair of Positive Space at the University of Toronto, advocating for LGBTQ2S+ inclusion among students, staff, and faculty.
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Ignacio is a champion for equality and social justice, and he received the University of Toronto Mississauga’s Principal Award for Advancing Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in 2022 for his work with underserved groups in entrepreneurship. In 2024, he was also honored with the University of Toronto’s Sustainable Action Award for his contributions to environmentally responsible initiatives.
Ignacio has a passion for the arts and is an amateur painter and bass guitar player. He has taught a course in Creativity at Sheridan College, sharing his enthusiasm for innovation and expression. When not immersed in his professional pursuits, Ignacio can often be found at the Trinity Bellwoods Community Centre or staying active with a workout at his local F45.
Ignacio Mongrell
University-Rosedale
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